The 58-year-old agreed to 'mutually terminate his contract', according to a statement from the AFA.

"Today, the Argentina Football Association and the former national team coach, Jorge Sampaoli, have mutually agreed to the termination of their contract. Likewise, the physical trainer, Jorge Desio and the video analyst, Matias Manna, also disassociated themselves," read the statement.

Argentina's performance at this year's World Cup was their worst in the famous tournament since 2002.